Tag Archives: Parkour

Welcome to the weekend! It should be another great one in Somerville, starting with tonight’s Somerville Local First’s Back to the Future 1950s Prom. I’ll be there helping host the event and highly recommend it for a fun night out with friends … Continue reading →

We’re in the thick of winter right now, where the still-short days and chilly temperatures often keep us from venturing outside. You might also need a way to jumpstart some of those recently set new year’s resolutions. It’s easy to … Continue reading →

Happy Valentine’s Day Beat readers! If you’re still looking for a fun way to celebrate the holiday, look no further. Union Square Donuts and Forêt Design have teamed up to create a donut and flower pop-up shop, Brooklyn Boulders has two … Continue reading →

What a week it’s been. Monday was a gorgeous spring day and throngs of happy locals and tourists had taken to the streets to cheer on the Boston Marathon runners, attend the Red Sox game and just enjoy our lovely … Continue reading →

April is nearly upon us and it finally feels like spring has sprung in Somerville! The perfect way to kick off the growing season is this Saturday at the Winter Farmers Market, where you can learn about composting, participate in … Continue reading →

This is the third consecutive weekend that snow is predicted in Somerville and while I’m usually into winter, I’m about ready for it to be over. Luckily there are lots of fun events happening around the city to take our … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day might still be two weeks away, but preparations for the holiday are already underway all over Somerville. I’ve got all the details on a very special shopping event (featuring the highly sought-after Union Square Donuts) happening this coming … Continue reading →

The theme for this weekend in Somerville is food. Kicking off tonight with the ONCE in Valhalla dinner and an opening for an art exhibit called PICNIC, continuing tomorrow with the Winter Farmers Market and on Sunday with a new … Continue reading →

The first full workweek of the new year is behind us and that means it’s time to have some fun in the ‘Ville! This weekend, there’s a workshop upstairs from the Winter Farmers Market about demystifying organic food, a book … Continue reading →

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